Rioting has erupted in Paris tonight following the city’s biggest football club losing the Champions League final. Tear gas and baton charges were used by French police on thousands of Paris Saint Germain football fans following the 1-0 defeat to Bayern Munich in the Champions League game on Sunday night.
Despite France’s capital being a coronavirus red zone, crowds had built up around the Parc de Princes, PSG’s home ground, and on the Champs Elysee. "Trouble started before the final whistle," said a fan at the Parc des Princes. "Riot police were out in force, and they came under attack when PSG went one-nil down." As he spoke, scores of tear gas cannisters were aimed at fans, who fired red flares and fireworks back.
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